S. 1315 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Lymphedema Treatment Act
S. 1315 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 22, 2021, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of (1) standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema, and (2) other devices determined to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Apr 22, 2021)
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